Taxes and Business Strategy
Economic substance is a tax principle that requires transactions to have a real economic purpose beyond just obtaining tax benefits. This means that a transaction must have a meaningful effect on the financial position of the taxpayer, reflecting genuine business activity rather than being purely driven by tax considerations. This principle is crucial in assessing transfer pricing and related-party transactions to ensure that they reflect true market values and are not manipulated for tax avoidance.
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